Job Details
Location
Melbourne
Salary
AU$60 - AU$70
Job Type
Temp
Posted
2025-11-14
Senior Accountant | Temp-to-Perm
Our Client:
Our client is a high-growth Australian business entering an exciting new phase of expansion. With strong backing, a clear strategic vision, and a focus on building capability and commercial insight, the company is investing heavily in its systems, processes, and financial infrastructure to support the next stage of its evolution.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role takes ownership of core financial operations with a strong focus on end-to-end Accounts Payable. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams to ensure accuracy, strengthen controls, and support the uplift of finance processes and systems.
Key responsibilities will include:
Our client is a high-growth Australian business entering an exciting new phase of expansion. With strong backing, a clear strategic vision, and a focus on building capability and commercial insight, the company is investing heavily in its systems, processes, and financial infrastructure to support the next stage of its evolution.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role takes ownership of core financial operations with a strong focus on end-to-end Accounts Payable. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams to ensure accuracy, strengthen controls, and support the uplift of finance processes and systems.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable including POs, invoice processing, coding, approvals, and supplier reconciliations
- Assist with workflow and system improvements as finance undergoes process uplift
- Support month-end close including journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain approval workflows and ensure compliance with internal controls
- Resolve invoice, PO, and system-related queries across the business
- Contribute to continuous improvement across finance operations and reporting
- Work closely with the Finance Manager to support accurate and timely financial outcomes
- CA/CPA qualified or working towards (advantageous)
- Must be available to start immediately with full-working rights
- Strong end-to-end AP experience in a growing or fast-paced environment
- Experience across financial operations including reconciliations and month-end
- Exposure to ERP systems Pronto or Xero highly regarded
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
- Confident communicator who works well with finance and non-finance teams
- Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a changing environment
- This role will become permanent for the right person
- Join a growing organisation during a major phase of operational expansion
- Contribute to modernising systems and strengthening finance capability
- Work closely with senior leadership with real visibility and impact
- Enjoy variety, ownership, and the chance to help shape finance processes
- Be part of a collaborative, hands-on team that values accountability and improvement
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